| Feeding Aids & Methods |
Aid/Method/
Manufacturer/
Distributor
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Description |
Components |
Cost |
Disposable Cleft Lip/Palate Nurser
Mead Johnson
(800) 222-9123 |
A latex free flexible bottle that can be squeezed to create a constant flow of liquid, or pulsated to supply liquid coordinated with the babys breathing and swallowing. Different teats can be used with this bottle. Bottle is designed to be disposable, but has been reused.
Can be ordered by calling the toll free number or through the internet: www.enfamil.com
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+ Flexible bottle
+ Teat
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$19.00/box
(6 bottles)
$144.00/case
(72 bottles)
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Cleft Palate Nipple System (Pigeon Bottle)
Respironics, Inc.
(800) 345-6443
Parent Line
(888) 766-8443
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A disk between the latex free flexible bottle and the cross cut teat creates a one-way flow of liquid from the bottle to the teat. Adjusting the cap/collar regulates the rate of flow. Milk flow is decreased by tightening the cap and increased by loosening the cap. The teat has a thick side and a thin side. The thick side is placed against the palate and the thin side against the tongue. The thin side makes it possible for babies to self feed with only a slight compression of the teat. Teat and controls can be purchased without the pigeon bottle and will fit standard bottles.
Can be ordered by calling the toll free number or through the internet: www.childmed.com
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+ Flexible bottle
+ Cross cut teat
+ Rate of flow controller
+ One-way flow regulator
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2 teats & 1 bottle (complete)
$9.00
Additional teat & regulator
$3.60
Case:
10 bottles/20 teats
$90.00
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Supplemental Nursing System
Medela
(800) 435-8316
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A system designed to assist with breastfeeding for adoptive mothers and/or babies with weak suck. A filled bottle is hung around the mothers neck. Two small soft tubes are taped to her breasts with the ends reaching her nipples. Baby takes nipple, areola and tube in her/his mouth. Breastfeeding proceeds normally including lactation stimulation, mother/baby bonding, and supplemental nourishment. The cleaning process of this system is complex.
Can be ordered by calling the toll free number. Information available through internet: www.medela.com
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+ Bottle
+ Hanger
+ Tubing
+ Tape
+ Valve
+ Attachment ring
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Long Term
$53.00
Short Term
$17.50
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Special Needs Feeder (Haberman)
Medela
(800) 435-8316
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A disk between the flexible bottle and specially designed valve and teat adjust liquid flow to suit babys needs. A one-way valve prevents flooding and overwhelming the baby. Aligning the indicators on the teat with babys nose regulates the rate of flow. The greatest milk flow is created when the longest line on the teat is aligned with babys nose. Milk flow is stopped when the shortest line on the teat is aligned with babys nose. Bottle may be squeezed to increase volume of liquid in teat. Also available with a smaller teat (mini version) for smaller or premature babies. NOTE: Before beginning to feed, the teat should be squeezed while in an upright position, then inverted and released to fill teat and eliminate air in teat.
Can be ordered by calling the toll free number. Information available through internet: www.medela.com
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+ Flexible bottle
+ One-way flow regulator
+ Teat
+ Disk
+ Rate of flow controller
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Complete Feeder (80 ml) - $26.25
(150 ml) - $28.50
Additional Teat
$15.60
Complete Mini
$27.25
Additional Mini Teat
$15.60
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| E.S.S.R. Method |
Enlargement, Stimulate, Swallow, Rest. The ESSR method can be used with any standard baby bottle and teat.
Enlargement - The hole in the teat is enlarged by turning inside out and cross cutting an X about 1/2 cm long. The filled bottle is turned upside down to test that a steady drip is created.
Stimulate - While holding baby in an upright position, the teat is gently rubbed against the babys lower lip and inserted into the babys mouth.
Swallow - The baby is allowed to swallow normally, having received the liquid without using excess energy.
Rest. The babys facial expressions must be monitored for indication when a rest is necessary. Just before the baby gags the eyebrows will elevate and the forehead wrinkle. The bottle should immediately be lowered and possibly removed allowing the baby to swallow. Eventually the baby will control the flow of liquid with his/her tongue.
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+ Any standard baby bottle and teat
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N/A |
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The Maryland Society for Cleft Lip and Palate Children (MSCLPC) does not promote, recommend or encourage any one
feeding method or aid. It is the intent of MSCLPC to inform about the different feeding alternatives. Most information was
gathered from literature distributed by the respective companies.
August 1 , 2007
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